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Governor Tom Wolf announced $6 million in Keystone Communities Program grants for 34 projects in 22 counties across Pennsylvania. “The Keystone Communities Program supports towns and cities with initiatives that grow and stabilize neighborhoods and encourage partnerships between the public and private sectors,” said Gov. Wolf. “My administration is proud to support these projects that will build stronger communities, attract new residents and businesses, and boost our economy.” Since January 2015, the Wolf Administration has approved approxi...
This winter scene in a homeowner's yard along Woodlawn Ave. in Martinsburg was photographed on Monday afternoon....
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, Rep. Rich Irvin, and the chairs of the Senate and House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees announced the relaunch of the Agriculture Linked (Agri-Link) Investment Program. The program offers low-interest loans to Pennsylvania agriculture operations implementing best management practices (BMPs). They were joined in the announcement by representatives of the agricultural community and the four chairs of the legislative committees with oversight of agricultural issues....
Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.528 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Despite the small decline, prices in the region end 2021 more than a dollar higher than this time last year. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.528 Average price during the week of Dec. 20, 2021: $3.548 Average price during the week of Dec. 28, 2020: $2.475 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $3.537 Altoona $3.548 Beaver $3.581 Bradford $3.362 Brookville...
At its Dec. 9 monthly meeting, the Hollidaysburg Borough Council unanimously approved the 2022 annual budget. Total property tax millage will remain the same at 3.55 total mills, which included 2.06 mills for the general fund, 0.16 mills for the street lighting, 0.63 mills for parks and recreation, and 0.16 mills for fire. Borough Manager Jim Gehret said the 2022 budget will have a deficit of $5,983 but that could be made up by an increase in revenue. Gehret went on to say that the budget is in good shape. Earned income tax, per capita tax, rea...
Baker Mansion, home to The Blair County Historical Society, continues to undergo renovations with the help of artist Michael Allison. The professional artist has dabbled in different disciplines, including sculpture, murals and abstract, is working on restoring the various rooms of the museum to their original glory. Allison has been an art advocate all of his adult life and has worked commercially in various art-related fields and has worked in the building trades. He said that because of his...
The December monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) was highlighted by the outlining of their 2022 goals. The HACP Goals were outlined as follows: 1) A Marketing Director needs to be hired as soon as possible 2) Must promote and increase HACP membership 3) Promote and identify key member events through the partnership as well as partner organizations 4) Finish the website and continue a social media presence in the borough 5) Improve relationships with the Hollidaysburg Area School District, the community and...
What was set to make a very simple meeting became an extended one with a great deal of controversy which split the Hollidaysburg School Board. The plea made by Michael Eardley during the public comment sector of the Wednesday, Dec. 8, Committee of the Whole/Voting Meeting set the stage. Eardley, who has a 10-year-old daughter and 13-year-old daughter in the Hollidaysburg School District, urged the new board to pass a motion or motions eliminating masking, contact tracing and quarantining of students due to COVID. He said, “Sometimes calls to q...
My dog, Cooper Lamar, enjoyed his first snow on Monday, Dec. 27. Here, we got around 2-3 inches....
Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of the introduction of the four new members of the Williamsburg Community School Board who began their office on Dec. 7, 2021. Jill Norris Jill Norris was born in Williamsburg, and lived here until 1995. In 2006, Norris and her family moved back to Williamsburg. According to Norris, she was “always a Blue Pirate.” Norris and her husband Matt have two daughters, Kendel and Kacie, and three dogs. Norris works for Omnicell Inc. as a Technical Specialist. “The students, their parents and my community are my...
During Williamsburg Community School Board’s special meeting held on Monday, Dec. 20, changes were made to COVID quarantining policies. “It’s hard, it’s inconsistent and it’s frustrating,” School Board Director Carlee Ranalli said in reference to the on-going COVID changes. “We are not medical professionals.” During the meeting, new Director Adam Hileman presented a motion that would terminate the mandated quarantining of contact-traced individuals. The motion also said that “the District should still inform parents of close contacts but allo...
5 – the year that was. Lots of good and not-so-good things happened to all of us this year – but being the optimist, I was inspired. What was the best thing that happened to you in 2021? Here is what a few Williamsburgers had to say. Wendy Martin: We got 2 new granddaughters. Polly Smith Eastep: We celebrated our Mom’s 97 th birthday! Kevin Wise: Everyday with Melody Wise. Linda Lemin: My mom turned 94 and my aunt Becky turned 97 and I thank God I still have both of them in my life. Dona Gorsuch: My granddaughter came to live with my son....
I always like to do a look-back on the year that was in our town. As I sit here in my office thinking about this article, I looked back (pun intended) on what I wrote leaving 2020. I wrote, “For a lot of us, this year was one to learn some life lessons – but what can we say about our town of Williamsburg? Arguably, our town is going through a time of change. We are not the Williamsburg of yesteryear – but what we are is a town on the verge of a comeback.” Can it be said that this is where we are right now? Two weeks ago, I attended the Lower Tr...
The dawn of a new year is a time when change is readily welcomed by millions of people across the globe. Many people see a new calendar year as a great time to turn over a new leaf, and New Year’s resolutions are often made with the intention of making positive changes. Committing to being more organized is a popular goal each January, and it’s one that can pay some surprising dividends if individuals can see it through to fruition. For example, in 2011 researchers utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging and other measurements to determi...
Hobbies are important for many different reasons. While one of the main reasons to immerse oneself in a hobby is to have fun, the benefits do not stop there. • Improve physical well-being: Physical hobbies, such as swimming, running, martial arts, or hiking, increase heart rate and improve brain function. That can lead to myriad health benefits, such as weight loss and a lower risk for disease. • Improve mental well-being: Hobbies can help relieve stress and take your mind off of pressing issues. This may help with anxiety or depress...
People spend so much time planning New Year’s Eve revelry that they may not consider that they have another day on the holiday calendar to enjoy after the clock strikes 12. New Year’s Day activities may differ significantly from the countdowns and parties of the night before, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be equally enjoyable. Chances are children are home from school for holiday breaks, meaning New Year’s Day activities should probably be family-friendly. Check out these family-friendly ways to spend New Year’s Day. • Catch (or play) a foo...
The Herald office will be closed at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 30, and all day tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 31 so that Herald employees can celebrate the New Year with their families and friends. The office will open Monday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m....
Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays. Some celebrants may adhere to traditions without really knowing how they began or why they continue. Here is a closer look at some of the most popular traditions tied to New Year's Eve, both domestically and around the world. Drinking champagne The use of champagne for celebrations is rooted in the Christian ritual of consuming...
The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, or Pyrus calleryana, commonly called Bradford Pear to a list of noxious weeds - plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, flowering fruit tree naturalizes, spreading from planted landscapes, crowding out other plants and disrupting native ecosystems. The ban on sale and cultivation will take effect Feb. 9, 2022 with enforcement phased in over two years. "Callery pear is another non-native plant...
In the story of Robert Love of Potter Creek, it was noted that Robert and four of his siblings made their way to Pennsylvania around 1849, after being freed from the Carter plantation. A bill had been passed in 1849, stating that free blacks could not stay in that state after being freed. In addition, the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act gave permission for slave hunters to capture persons who may have been runaway slaves and return them to their owners, which encouraged a mass exodus from the plantations. The story of Robert R. Love, son of George...
Paule R. “Eaw” Shoenfelt, 81, of East Sharpsburg, passed away Thursday Dec. 23, 2021, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Percy and Hazel (Patterson) Reed. She married Melvin E. Shoenfelt, Sr. and he preceded her in death April 11, 2000. She is survived by three children: Melvin E. Shoenfelt, Jr. and wife Lisa, Cindy L. Gardner and husband Terry, and Gary L. Shoenfelt, all of Roaring Spring; five grandchildren: Shawn Gardner, Mark Shoenfelt, Nic...
Jacob George Ritchey, 83, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at his home. He was born May 14, 1939, in Everett, a son of the late Warren S. and Margaretta E. (Kleitner) Ritchey. He was married to Janet L (Zimmerman) Ritchey who preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2020. He is survived by two daughters: Lisa E. North, Austin, Texas and Susan G. Dodson married to Vince, Hopewell; four grandchildren: Douglass Dodson, Lauren Dodson, Devin North and Dave North;...
Ruth I. (Hainley) Ritchey, 58, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening Dec. 26, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown after a battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 20, 1963, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Alice Jean (Chapin) Hainley and the late Harold E. Hainley, Jr. She is survived by two sons: William “LB” Ritchey of Colorado and Jonathon Ritchey of Tyrone; daughter-in-law, Mandy Daugherty of Altoona; three grandchildren: Harlie Ritchey, Hunter Ritchey, and Will Ritchey; her mot...
Emmamarie C. Patterson, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 21, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Charles F. and Helen (Mumich) Kellerman Sr. On Aug. 21, 1965, she married Donald L. Patterson Sr. in Williamsburg and he preceded her in death March 12, 1999, after 34 years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters: Bonnie K. Umbower (David) and Tina M. Brantner (Scott Bush); a son: Donald L....
Members of the Wolf Administration reminded Pennsylvanians of available resources during the holiday season for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). The departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS), Aging (PDA), and the Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform joined to reinforce the Wolf Administration’s commitment to highlighting trauma-informed mental health and substance use disorder services and resources that are available year-round but often inc...
Many may remember Highlights for Children, a favorite magazine from our youth that contained various interesting activities to do - like word searches, mazes, and of course the picture finds in which everyday items were hidden into a larger picture for all to find. The “Highlights Book of Things to Do” includes many activities similar to those found in the magazine, and so much more, such as recipes, art projects, and science experiments. The book is broken down into things to do inside, outside, in the kitchen, with recycled materials, and man...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative. As they move forward with development, it’s crucial USDA works with existing private sector markets. However, the support should not duplicate efforts, nor should a federal program facilitate transactions of carbon sequestration payments to producers. Instead, leaders of this proposed program should consult farmer participants and private sector leaders to identify needs and barriers to scaling up these e...
To the Editor: So I attended my second Roaring Spring Borough meeting, with not much more to say other than the people should be able to vote, yes Rodney Green has stated that this is not an item that should be put on a referendum simply because it is voted by elected officials. More like because he is the one who wants to prohibit people from enjoying this property. LIABILITY is his cry, well Mr. Green prove it. We want to see your data. I feel the Spring Dam is more of a Liability issue than mountain ground. If you truly are looking out for t...
Fewer vehicles were on the road during much of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And fewer vehicles on the road equals fewer crashes. According to 2019 and 2020 data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), vehicle crashes in rural counties decreased from 33,078 in 2019 to 28,048 in 2020, a 15 percent decline. In urban counties there was a 17 decline during this period. Despite the decrease in overall crashes, there was an increase in statewide fatal crashes from 2019 t...
Herald of Dec. 31, 1896 One of our leading farmers, Peter Clapper, is lying extremely ill with pneumonia. Dr. Nason is the attending physician, and under his skillful treatment we hope Peter will pull through. The large wooden pillars supporting the dome of the Capitol at Harrisburg are being supplanted by iron columns. While removing one of the old and decaying supports recently the workmen discover a supply of honey. Two buckets were filled with the honey which was distributed among the Hill officials. It was delicious. The Brethren church...
Herald of Dec. 29, 1971 The old order Mennonites who moved from Lancaster County to Morrisons Cove during the past two years were building a new church off Rt. 866 south of Martinsburg. There were 17 Mennonite families in the Cove from the Lancaster area, and three more families were expected to move in the near future. Woodbury borough was alight with luminaries. Under the direction of Mrs. Leone Zimmerman, community members gathered brown paper bags, candles, and sand and put together approximately 200 luminaries. They were placed 20 feet...
Herald of Dec. 30, 1921 The Herald did not publish an edition this week. In the edition dated Dec. 23, 1921, the editor wrote: In accordance with a long established custom among weekly papers and observed in the past by the Herald, we will publish no paper between the Holidays in order to give “the force” a little relaxation from the regular weekly grind. Last year we put out an issue between the holidays because we were unfortunate in missing an issue during the year. Our office will, however, be open during the week for the transaction of...
Herald of Dec. 31, 1996 Employees of Roaring Spring Blank Book and Roaring Spring Bottling Company presented Christmas gifts of toys, clothing, school supplies, and games to four area families that needed help with Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Neil of Martinsburg celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 29 with a dinner given by their children at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House. Fifty pints of blood were collected when the Red Cross Bloodmobile stopped in Williamsburg. Donald Shanholtz was recognized for donating 10 gallons over h...
Herald of Dec. 26, 1946 Fifty-eight children at the Blair County Children’s Home in Williamsburg had plenty of opportunities to visit with Santa Claus. Superintendent Harry Gwinn reported that four separate groups visited with the home and Santa appeared each time. Gifts were presented and entertainment staged for the children. Stamp number 53 in the ration books was set to become legal tender on January 1. It was good for five pounds of sugar, and had an expiration date of April 30. Wilson L. Wright of Taylor Township, was found dead in his h...
Herald of Dec. 29, 2011 Several police agencies responded to a burglary in progress. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle in a neighbor’s driveway, and police recognized the vehicle as matching the description of a vehicle associated with several suspected break-ins in the Fair Valley Road and Auction Road areas of Martinsburg. Police monitored the vehicle and watched it returning to the Ritchey’s Dairy parking lot and arrested the driver. After his arrest it was discovered that the driver had left his job to break into his sup...
Now and then I make the mistake of asking my hospice patients what is new with them. In general, nothing is new with a person who is in their final months or days. Now and then they may receive a visitor or gift. But typically, their reply to what is new is “not much.” Something was new with a lady I visit who is 103. For the first time, she held out her hand so that I could hold it. I did so for quite a while. Later, she made a fist with that same hand and waved it as if to say it was time for...
As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood. The ongoing decline comes at a time of year when donations typically fall. Holiday get-togethers, school breaks and winter weather often lead to lower donor tur...
On Dec. 16, 2021, the Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization (RPO) adopted its 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the RPO region of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. The Southern Alleghenies RPO is charged with administering a multimodal transportation program, addressing not only the region’s highway and bridge infrastructure, but also the elements that support walking, bicycling and other non-motorized modes of travel. The development of the 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was overseen by Southern Alleghenies P...
Northern Bedford's Derek Beach pinned Everett's Howard Brambley at 2:23 on Dec. 14. Northern Bedford won this match held at home against Everett. The final score was 30-24....
Huntsman Bowling Center Morrisons Cove Memorial Park – Dec. 17, 2021 – Leader Board Men GAME Adam Hetrick 279 Mike Burns 279 Joe Over 267 SERIES Mike Burns 718 Adam Hetrick 702 Joe Over 692 Women GAME Liz Rhodes 265 Michelle Watson 225 Crystal Burns 223 SERIES Liz Rhodes 616 Crystal Burns 610 Michelle Watson 604 High Game Men Mike Burns 253 Jim Eicher 247 Bobby Snively 247 Adam Hetrick 247 Women Anita Bolinger 215 Liz Rhodes 191 Crystal Burns 182 High Series Men Mike Burns 678 Adam Hetrick 675 Bobby Snively 667 Women Anita Bolinger 586 Liz Rho...
Shown is the Cove High Basketball Team, 1946-1947. This photo was submitted to the Cove Gallery by the late Margaret Myers Imes, Cove Class of 1947....
The Central Dragon Boys Basketball team faced three tough opponents this past week: Penn Cambria, Somerset and Bellwood. The Dragons came out victorious in two of their games this week; once with a 59–38 victory over Somerset, and another with a 62–39 win over Bellwood. Central lost to Penn Cambria with an overtime score of 63-59. The Dragons faced Penn Cambria on Monday of last week but lost in overtime to the Panthers. Despite their first-half performance, the Dragons made a comeback to tie the game with 28 seconds left in the fourth qua...
I used to think I wanted to own property where I could hunt without having to worry about safety or intruders. A couple incidents from this past deer season have made me realize that I might be fortunate not to own any land. On the opening day of deer season, a landowner was sitting in a stand on his own, posted property. Suddenly, BANG! A shot rang out from behind him. He turned to find two outlaws. One had shot a small deer after jumping out of a vehicle. He illegally shot from the road into...
The Central Wrestling Squad faced Westmont on Tuesday, Dec. 21. They took a loss to the Hilltoppers 51 points to 12 points. Tyler Biesinger, at 126, recorded a pin at 1:45, while Wyatt Holsinger, at 285, recorded a pin at 1:33 for Central’s lone points in the match. Max Baker lost a close three-two decision in his match. Central has wrestling matches after press Tuesday at Chestnut Ridge and Wednesday at Penn Cambria. The team will also compete in a tournament Saturday at Everett....
-Dec. 23, 2021- Ending 54-49, the Lady Bulldogs came out on top against Southern Fulton at Claysburg. The game went into overtime. Senior Rebekah Claar led Claysburg with 34 points. Senior Bailey Garver gave C-K 8 points. SCORE BY QUARTERS S. Fulton 08 09 13 11 (OT) 08 – 49 Claysburg 14 09 10 08 (OT) 13 – 54 3-POINT GOALS Southern Fulton 3 (Watson 3), Claysburg 6 (Claar 3, Garver 2, Helsel) Record: Claysburg (4-2) JV: Claysburg 32-13. High scores: Ahloe 8 SF; Weyant 11 CK....
The Central Lady Dragons Basketball team faced two opponents this week, Penn Cambria and Somerset. The Lady Dragons found themselves victorious against the Somerset Lady Eagles but lost to the Penn Cambria Lady Panthers. The Lady Dragons faced the Lady Panthers at home on Monday and lost to them 57-29. Kat Longenecker and Bralyn Ellis both scored six points for the Lady Dragons, but still wasn’t enough to pull out a victory. Central’s JV was victorious against Penn Cambria however, with a 36-25 win. High scorer was MacKenzie Rhykerd with 13...
The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company held a children's Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 12. The party was in memory of Daniel "Butch" Giarth who organized the annual event until his death in 2020....
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and community revitalization. The grants receive funding from the Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund. A total of $2.5 million has been set aside for this program, increased from recent years...
While residents of the Cove did not experience a white Christmas, they did experience a post Christmas snow that led to some delays and inconveniences on Monday, Dec. 27. Heavy snow fell over portions of Morrisons Cove during the mid-morning hours on Monday. The snow changed to freezing rain and sleet and ended as rain Monday evening. Total snowfall amounts were less than an inch, but the freezing rain and sleet brought on slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks that were not treated. A suspected icy bridge led to an accident on I-99 around...
Snowmen are taking over the Cove!...
